In-Person Folk Art Courses
2024-09-11 – Painting En Plein Air
Schedule: September 11-13 (Noon-7:00 pm CT) Instructor: Jan Norsetter Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Working from life gives the plein air painter real time information that can be used on site or...
from $220.00
2024-10-03 – Traditional Telemark Style Rosemaling (In Person)
Schedule: October 3-6 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Instructor: Tonya Mandy Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Discover the freedom that comes with freehand Telemark painting using round brushes, while finding inspiration...
from $325.00
2024-10-05 – Haugesund: A Quilt Inspired by Historical Textiles (In Person)
Schedule: Saturday, October 5, 2024 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Instructor: Mike Ellingsen Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Mike has set a personal goal to design a quilt each year based...
from $85.00
2024-10-11 – Kuksa Carving: Beginner to Advanced (In Person)
Schedule: October 11-13 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Instructor: Alex Yerks Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Kuksa carving is an old-world tradition that has a rich history in Scandinavia. Not only...
from $245.00
2024-10-14 – Bunad Making: Nasjonaldrakt Vest (In Person)
Schedule: October 14-18 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Instructor: Ingebjørg Monsen Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. 2025 marks the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Norwegian immigration to America, which means this is...
from $405.00
2024-10-17 – Studying the Style of Numedal Rosemaler Sebjørn Kverndalen (In Person)
Schedule: Thursday October 17 - Sunday October 20 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Instructor: Carol Bender Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Join us for an in-depth study of Sebjørn Kverndalen, a...
from $325.00
2024-10-19 – Introduction to Skinnfell (In Person)
Schedule: October 19-20 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Instructor: David and Lynn Susag Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. In this introductory class, students will learn how to print, cut, and sew...
from $165.00
2024-10-21 – Bunad Making: Nasjonaldrakt Skirt (In Person)
Schedule: October 21-25 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Instructor: Ingebjørg Monsen Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. 2025 marks the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Norwegian immigration to America, which means this is...
from $405.00
2024-11-02 – Seven Cookies of Christmas (In Person)
Schedule: November 2 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Instructor: Darlene Fossum-Martin Location: This is an in-person class held in Decorah at the Oneota Community Food Co-op Classroom Kitchen.. In this hands-on class, learn the secrets to succesfully making...
from $85.00
2024-11-05 – Friluftsliv Klubb (K-2nd Grade)
Schedule: Six Tuesdays, November 5 - December 17 (3:15-5:00 pm CT) (No class on November 26) Instructor: Olivia Helland Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Let's explore the concept of friluftsliv...
$50.00
2024-11-06 – Beginning and Intermediate Whittling Klubb
Schedule: Six Wednesdays, November 6 - December 18 (3:15-5:00 pm CT) (No class on November 27) Instructor: Rebecca Hanna and Steph Hughes Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Are you ready...
$50.00
2024-11-07 – Norsk Skole (3rd-5th Grade)
Schedule: Six Thursdays, November 7 - December 19 (3:15-5:00 pm CT) (No class on November 28) Instructor: Olivia Helland Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Explore cultural activities of Norway and...
$50.00
2024-11-07 – Rosemaling Klubb
Schedule: Six Thursdays, November 7 - December 19 (3:15-5:00 pm CT) (No class on November 28) Instructor: Sally Stromseth Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. There's a winter chill in the...
$50.00
2024-11-09 – Chip Carved Ornaments (In Person)
Schedule: November 9-10 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Instructor: Charlene Lynum Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. What is more fun than hand-carved Christmas ornaments? These are smaller projects that can be...
from $165.00
2024-11-15 – Horse Head Ale Bowl (In Person)
Schedule: November 15-17 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Instructor: Becky Lusk Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Horsehead ale bowls are one of the more iconic forms of Norwegian folk art. We...
from $245.00
2024-11-16 – Sourdough Baking with Heritage Grains (In Person)
Schedule: November 16 (10:00 am-Noon pm, 1:00-3:00 pm CT) Instructor: Benji Nichols Location: This is an in-person class held in Decorah at the Oneota Community Food Co-op Classroom Kitchen. Join for a hands-on journey into sourdough baking and...
from $55.00
2024-11-22 – Creative Kolrosing (In Person)
Schedule: November 22-24 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Instructor: Scott Johnson Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Kolrosing is a traditional Scandinavian art form used to decorate utilitarian wooden items such as spoons, plates,...
from $245.00
2025-02-01 — Carving Basics: How to Sharpen Your Tools (In Person)
Schedule: February 1-2 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Instructor: Fred Livesay Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. "Get the Edge" might be another appropriate title for this course. Chisels, planes, gouges, knives,...
from $165.00
2025-02-04 — Fiber Arts Klubb
Schedule: Six Tuesdays, February 4 - March 11 (3:15-5:00 pm CT) Instructor: Ivy Riggs Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Young students will enjoy starting their fiber arts journey at Vesterheim!...
$50.00
2025-02-04 — Friluftsliv Klubb (K-2nd Grade)
Schedule: Six Tuesdays, February 4 - March 11 (3:15-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Let's explore the concept of friluftsliv by spending time together celebrating the outdoors. We will connect...
$50.00
2025-02-05 — Beginning and Intermediate Whittling Klubb
Schedule: Six Wednesdays, February 5 - March 12 (3:15-5:00 pm CT) Instructor: Rebecca Hanna and Steph Hughes Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Are you ready to learn woodcarving? Have you...
$50.00
2025-02-06 — Norsk Skole (3rd-5th Grade)
Schedule: Six Thursdays, February 6 - March 13 (3:15-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Explore cultural activities of Norway and learn some Norwegian language! Luther College students in the Nordic...
$50.00
2025-02-08 — Open Carving: Figures and Ornaments (In Person)
Schedule: Four Saturdays, February 8 - March 1 (9:00 am-Noon CT) Instructor: Rebecca Hanna Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. This is a beginner-friendly woodcarving class that covers the fundamental skills...
from $165.00
2025-02-22 – Concert by The OK Factor
Schedule: February 22, 2025 (7:00 pm CT) Instructor: The OK Factor Location: This is an in-person concert in Decorah, IA. There is no livestream or online option for this concert. Join Vesterheim for a free concert by local favorites...
$0.00